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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Timbuktu by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane RDU - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    35h 49m
    $538–1,372

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane RDU - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 13h
    $462–1,452

  3. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane GSO - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 20h
    $874–2,158

  4. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane RIC - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 19h
    $534–1,690

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane CLT - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 18h
    $581–1,702

  6. Train to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane IAD - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 16h
    $666–1,804

  7. Train, train to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    3. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane ORF - MZI
    4. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 19h
    $597–1,691

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration19h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$491Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,404.7 km
  • Duration: 35h 49m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Timbuktu. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Mopti Airport (MZI), then drive to Timbuktu.

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